{
  "id": 15368098,
  "title": "Wake Forest Dumps Cal: Message Executed, 41-7",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/wake-forest-dumps-cal-message-executed-41-7",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T06:55:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wake-forest-dumps-cal-message-065513637.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wake Forest demonstrated a strong performance against the Golden Bears, securing a 41-7 victory. Head coach Jake Dickert emphasized the importance of not looking ahead to the bye week and adjusting to the time difference. The Demon Deacons went on to score 41 unanswered points in the first half, showcasing their offensive prowess. Quarterback Gio Lopez led the team with 16 completions for 267 yards and four touchdowns, including a 51-yard rushing score. Defensive efforts from ends Langston Hardy and Gabe Kirschke, along with strong play from Myles Turpin, who replaced an ejected Davaughn Patterson, contributed to the team's success. Despite early challenges, including a targeting penalty against Wake, Cal was unable to mount a significant comeback. The final score reflected Wake Forest's impressive 6-1 season record and 4-1 ACC standing, while Cal dropped to 3-4 overall and 2-2 in ACC play.",
  "summary": "Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert said all week he did not want his team looking ahead to the upcoming bye week. He said he wanted to make sure his players handled the time challenges of going to the West Coast to play Cal in a late-night game, East Coast time. Messages delivered. Messages executed. …",
  "key_points": [
    "Wake Forest defeats Cal 41-7 in dominant performance",
    "Jake Dickert stresses importance of adjusting to time difference",
    "Gio Lopez leads with 16 completions, 4 touchdowns, and 51-yard rush"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Wake Forest's dominant offensive explosion reinforces their position as an ACC contender while leaving Cal to struggle with consistency as they fall below the .500 mark.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}